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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday. 
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Wekiva High School junior Andrea Lara (l) and senior Diego Alvarez (r) earned high ranks in the National Civics and Debate Championship last weekend. Picture with FCDI founder Tara Tedrow and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Nadia Anderson at a City Council meeting
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of the Farmworker Association of Florida march down Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka during Monday’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, carrying a banner honoring the civil rights leader.
Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Tanaine Jenkins (l) meets with Clinton Stanley in Apopka this week to discuss justice reform with goal of building local support for future state and federal legislation.
Teresa Sargeant
January 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Mayoral debate moves to Apopka High School Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Public demand to attend surpasses expectations.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Council, citizens debate naming policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Commissioners consider naming playground after late Vietnam vet.
City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday. 
HOA, city celebrate completion of Emerson Park right-of-way  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.
Wekiva High School junior Andrea Lara (l) and senior Diego Alvarez (r) earned high ranks in the National Civics and Debate Championship last weekend. Picture with FCDI founder Tara Tedrow and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Wekiva High School shines at national debate championship Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Mustangs competed against over 300 high school students from 15 states.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
CRA Board asks for revision of facade renovation grant rulesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Lodge requested $20K, waiver from match contribution.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Apopka mayoral debate tickets now available  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
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Debate to take place at Highland Manor, open to public.
Nadia Anderson at a City Council meeting
City to pay legal fees for elected officials  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
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Anderson recuses herself due to pending lawsuit.
Members of the Farmworker Association of Florida march down Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka during Monday’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, carrying a banner honoring the civil rights leader.
Thousands turn out for Apopka’s MLK parade Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
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Organizations, bands march on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
City solicits applications for new CRA Board member Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
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Board to discuss grant applications, new programs Wednesday.
Tanaine Jenkins (l) meets with Clinton Stanley in Apopka this week to discuss justice reform with goal of building local support for future state and federal legislation.
Criminal justice reform advocate visits Apopka to jumpstart talksTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 16, 2026
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Reform Alliance focuses on probation and parole reform.